How Do You Watch Fireworks With Special Needs Kids?
Celebrating Independence Day with fireworks is an all American tradition. Meshing holiday activities with special needs kids can prove to be a difficult task. Advance planning and thoroughly evaluating your holiday plans can help to make the Fourth of July a fun and memorable day for your entire family. Begin preparations well in advance. Watch fireworks displays on the Internet or on television. Read books to your child about the Fourth of July. Explain as much as you can to your special needs child on a level that they understand. Consider the physical comfort of your child on this day. Make arrangements to keep your child indoors as much as possible if they are adversely affected by heat, bugs or loud noises. Plan to watch fireworks from inside your vehicle while other family members camp out around the car. Pack plenty of food and drinks to keep your special need child happy and entertained. Bring finger foods that don’t require a lot of clean up. Pack juice or water in sippy cups,
